Case Study 4 test review

1. What is the difference between anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating? Describe the defining characteristics of each disorder.

2. Identify 3 priority nursing diagnoses for the disorders listed in question # 1 above.

3. Identify at least 3 nursing interventions specific to the eating disorders.

4. Identify assessment findings you would expect to find for patients with the following substance abuse issues:

a. Stimulants
b. Nicotine
c. Cocaine
d. Alcohol
e. Amphetamines
f. Sedative-Hypnotics
g. Cannabis

5. Write 3 priority nursing diagnoses for each substance listed.

6. Identify symptoms of withdrawal for the substances listed in #4.

7. Identify priority nursing interventions for patients who use/abuse the substance listed in # 4.

8. Review the material from Case Study #3 (Dementia, etc.)